A street scene at sunset with a street light and street sign reading "Concourse." In the foreground are dozens of people sitting in the street linking arms engaged in civil disobedience. In the background, police officers are taking pictures and consulting, some riding horses and motor cycles.

Preparing to be arrested, LAX 2006

Hundreds of union members and supporters staged a march and sit-in along Century Blvd. near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in September 2006. Building on years of organizing and the spirit of immigrant rights marches earlier the same year, Local 11 aimed to pressure airport hotels to negotiate with their workers. From the records of UNITE HERE Local 11. Learn more about UNITE HERE Local 11.